WANTED: RAFFLE CHAIR PERSON. Finacial Wizard Sought. MARCH PROGRAM Bob Marshall Wilderness MARCH 2008 MEETING TIME. Saturday MARCH 15th

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1 MARCH 2008 MARCH PROGRAM Bob Marshall Wilderness P.O. Box 5382 Coeur d Alene, ID OFFICERS PRESIDENT April Linscott VICE PRESIDENT Serena Carlson SECRETARY Debbie Samovar TREASURER Sharon Bruce NEWSLETTER Debbie Samovar dsamovar@hughes.net WEB WRANGLER Connie Glass connie@pbch.org WEB SITE PROGRAM DIRECTOR NEED As part of what we do for the club, we need a volunteer to head the Education Programs. There is an agenda of presentations to put on at the meetings. There is Leave No Trace, Horse Safety, Defensive Horsemanship, and Bob Marshall Wilderness CD. This is an easy job to do, just need to organize the material and present it at the meetings. Please call April to volunteer. After the meeting, Gene Bruce will have a slide show on the wonders and complexities of the Bob Marshall Wilderness near Great Falls, Montana. MEETING TIME Saturday MARCH 15th Socializing: 7:00 Meeting: 7:30 Enjoy some friendly conversation, hot coffee and snacks. Heck fire you might even win the door prize Held in the Dalton Gardens City Hall. Ya can hitch yer hoss at Hanley and 4th. Sure wud like to see ya thar. Finacial Wizard Sought Seeking club member with some financial savvy to investigate more aggressive ways to make funds in addition to our CD s. Please call April to volunteer. WANTED: RAFFLE CHAIR PERSON Looking for someone to organize and run a raffle table at the regular meetings. Solicit merchandise from retailers and/or take donated items from members. Keep items between meetings, set up display and sell tickets. Please call April to volunteer. Festus, & the Ol Crew

2 2 PANHANDLE BACK COUNTRY HORSEMAN MARCH 2008 Panhandle Back Country Horsemen February 16, 2008 Meeting Minutes Meeting was called to order by President April Linscott at 7:31 pm. Secretary Debbie Samovar read the January meeting minutes and they were approved with changes. Guest present were Denise Fletcher and Carol Wood (both joined). Secretary Debbie Samovar read the treasure s report from Sharon Bruce. We have a balance of $2, in checking, $2, in savings, $6, in a CD and $14, in another CD, for a total cash asset of $25, Bills to be paid were: Debbie Samovar - $23.85 for newsletter printing, $24.60 for postage, $10.00 for Convention Registration / Raffle Flyers, $2.50 for Membership Forms and $8.49 for Feb meeting refreshments. Dee Sverdsten made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Angie Bissell, motion passed. OLD BUSINESS CONVENTION / OUTDOOR SHOW - Debbie Samovar reported that the ribbons for the photo contests had been ordered and that she was working on getting prices for the banners. Also registration forms are available. If you mail it in before March 15 th, the cost is $45; otherwise it s $55 at the door. The form also has info on who to contact for RV sites and a link for hotel info. April Linscott reported that we still could use a few more volunteers for the bucket raffle. Debbie Samovar had a horseshoe candle holder that Bob Williams made to donate to the bucket raffle. The weather vain that Bob made will be used for the live auction. Prizes for the buck-o-matic still need to be determined. Perry Saathoff informed the group that you don t have to go to the convention to volunteer to assist with the bucket raffle. You can just show up, work a couple of hours and then go around the trade show and not worry about getting an RV site or hotel room. NEW BUSINESS FUND RAISING COMMITTEE Karen Kimball reported that she, Robert Wuest, and Gene Bruce met and discussed several things and open up to the club for input. We could have a packing clinic with Dutch oven cooking in the spring. Another thought is putting on a trail challenge, a timed event with obstacles, and would take a little longer to put together, possible September, with Farragut Park being the site. We would try to get sponsors and set this up to have spectators. The goal being to get our name out there and draw a crowd. Debbie Samovar reported that she put on a Triathlon in San Diego, getting mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians together, pair participants and sending each out on different trails. The team with the best combined time won $150 bucks, split 3-ways. The event made $1000 after prizes and BBQ, and help generate positive feelings for the equestrian community among the other groups. Other ideas would be to: Find a more aggressive way to make funds in addition to our CD s, such as Mutual Funds. So we could use anyone in the club with some financial savvy to step up and investigate this for us. Steak rides are also popular. We have the Linscott ride, but it is for club members only and we would need a trail boss to take this on. It would require getting pre-registration/payment to get an accurate head count, as this event can get costly to put on. At the end of the year, rather than doing a gift exchange, have one item per family that is then auctioned off. Items could be baked goods, tack, house décor, etc. Karen Kimball Paint club generates upwards to $ doing this with just families participating. Set up a monthly raffle where items are donated by club members or donated by feed/tack stores. The when you come to the meetings you can buy tickets ($1.00 each or 6/$5) and win whatever might be on the table that meeting. The saddle club that Debbie Samovar belonged to sometimes brought in $100 with just 15 people attending. This is easy to do, just requires someone to commit to coming to the meetings, collecting the items and selling the tickets. Bob Williams asked how much money we generated from the picture painted by April s mother. Amount not known, Sharon Bruce might know. Additionally, Judy said she would be willing to do another painting for us. Lea Williams reported that she s part of a new Mustang club that is just forming and they have no money. So she is ing every tack store, western wear, manufacturers, etc, asking them to donate. So far she s gotten Cowboy Magic to donate a case of product, a subscription to the John Lyon s magazine, a saddle pad from Clint Anderson. She s asking for anything from a saddle to a hoof pick, a jacket or a pair of socks, anything. Bob Williams made a motion that we investigate the trail challenge, seconded by Alan Harper. Bob said that he would help with the physical part of putting the obstacles together. Karen Kimball said we should get a committee formed as soon as possible to design the obstacles, work out the details with Farragut Park and get sponsors. Marion Crumb volunteered to be on the committee. Need to think up big sponsors, such as Les Schwab. EVENTS COMMITTEE Terry Sverdsten asked if we could combine the trailer brake inspection with the chain saw certification. Byron Miller confirmed that George would do the certification. The place will be at Terry s, and use Debbie Samovar s 78 trailer and set a time for March or April. See calendar for list of events. Additionally, as part of what we do for the club, we need a volunteer to head the Education Programs. There is an agenda of presentations to put on at the meetings. There is Leave No Trace, Horse Safety, Defensive Horsemanship, and Bob Marshall Wilderness CD. This is an easy job to do, just need to organize the material and present it at the meetings. LIGHTHOUSE GRANT PROJECT Last year we did the hitch rails at Marie Creek. This year we re thinking of planning something for the Wahoo Trail, a trail that we ve worked on many times before, but there is nothing at the trail head. Maybe putting in feed bunks, hitch rails, high lines. The FS has cleared the area for parking, so now we need to establish it as a stock use only camp. Tracy Gravelle has been working with us on this. ANNUAL AUDIT - Perry & Genia Saathoff reviewed Sharon Bruce s books and found them to be in perfect order. We have around $25, and the club is doing well. With the financial environment the way it is, and CD rates dropping, we should look for places to put some of our money. Bob Williams made a motion to adjourn, Perry Saathoff seconded, meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M. There were 19 in attendance. Bob Williams did a demonstration on Knot Tying and said that we could find these knots in an old Boy Scout Handbook. Respectfully submitted by, Deborah Samovar Secretary

3 MARCH 2008 PANHANDLE BACK COUNTRY HORSEMAN 3 Calendar of Events For more detailed information go to: MARCH 15th Saturday TBD Saw Clinic Byron Miller, Trail Boss with Trailer Brake Inspection Terry Sverdsten, Trail Boss in Cataldo. 29th Saturday Escure Ranch or Fly Trap Bernie Lionberger, Trail Boss APRIL 11th, 12th & 13th Friday, Saturday & Sunday State Convention / Outdoor Show in Lewiston 19th Saturday Tune Up Clinic Perry Saathoff, Trail Boss at Mica Meadows Ranch, S. Hwy 95 19th Saturday 26th & 27th Saturday & Sunday Mustang Adoptions, in Odessa, WA MAY 3rd & 4th Saturday & Sunday Remount Ride Diane & Jerry Shriner, Trail Bosses 17th Saturday Marie Creek Trail Clearing 17th Saturday 17th & 18th Saturday & Sunday Mustang Adoptions, in Spokane, WA Memorial Weekend TBD possible Work Project in Lewiston, Trail Boss Needed, Bernie Lionberger will assist JUNE 14th Saturday Marie Creek Ride, Trail Boss Needed TBD Marie Creek Weed Spraying, weekday evening, Karen & Jim Kimball, Trail Bosses 18th Wednesday JULY 4th, 5th & 6th Friday, Saturday & Sunday St Joe Work Project at Red Ives, Vanessa Edwards, Trail Boss 16th Wednesday ANNUAL POT LUCK 6:30 in the Park AUGUST 2nd & 3rd Saturday & Sunday 4 th of July Pass Ride, April Linscott, Trail Boss TBD Heyburn Clean-up Project, Trail Boss Needed 20th Wednesday 30th Saturday Labor Day Weekend Heyburn Trail Ride Perry & Genia Saathoff, Trail Bosses SEPTEMBER 20th Saturday OCTOBER 4th Saturday Linscott Steak Ride, Al & April Linscott, Trail Bosses 18th Saturday NOVEMBER 15th Saturday DECEMBER 212 Ironwood Dr. STE D #245 Coeur d Alene Id th Saturday Christmas Party GRIFFINSPECT HOME INSPECTIONS LLC Teri Griffin Office Mobile

4 4 PANHANDLE BACK COUNTRY HORSEMAN MARCH 2008 BCHA CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES TO BE VOTE ON AT THE MARCH MEETING. BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF AMERICA PO BOX 1367 GRAHAM WA Toll Free FAX DATE: April 27, 2007 TO: Member State Organizations of BCHA FROM: Merlyn Huso, Chair of BCHA RE: Updates to the BCHA Constitution At its National Board Meeting in Prescott, Arizona on April 27, 2007, the National Board of Directors of the Back Country Horsemen of America approved the following changes and updates to the BCHA Constitution unanimously. Changes to the Constitution must be passed by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the National Board of Directors and ratification by threefourths (3/4) of the member state organizations. Please present these updates to your membership for approval prior to the next BCHA National Board Meeting in After voting, please notify the Executive Secretary of the BCHA of your decision in writing. Changes to the Constitution of the Back Country Horsemen of America follow: Article I - Name Delete: The permanent address of BCHA shall be Post Office Box 597, Columbia Falls, Montana Article VI National Board Membership Section 1. Each member state organization shall also have an alternate Director's) to serve in absence of its regular Directors. New: Article XIII Savings Clause In the event portions of this constitution are found to be inconsistent with state or federal law by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portions to the extent that they violate the law shall be deemed deleted and of no force and effect. Welcome New Members Carol Wood, 2982 W Hillsdale Rd, Athol, ID 83801, , spotnwalk@dawghaus.net Deneise Fletcher, 3270 W Hillsdale Rd, Athol, ID 83801, , dmk0430@yahoo.com Hoofbeats Foundation Training with Ginger (208) or (208) Creating a Respectful Relationship Between Horse & Owner Confidence Building/Starting/Ground Work/Saddle Breaking/Obstacles

5 MARCH 2008 PANHANDLE BACK COUNTRY HORSEMAN 5 Prepare Your Horse Trailer for Travel Season by: Edited Press Release, Reprinted from Horse.com, February Article # Before the start of the summer travel season, it is critically important for horse owners to perform basic yet essential maintenance on their trailers. This will be time well spent because it will ensure that trailers will be in optimal shape to provide safe passage for precious cargo during the upcoming season. "A good roadside assistance program is something all horse owners should have but hope they will never have to use," said Mark Cole, managing member for USRider, a national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners. "To that end, our mission is to continually educate horse owners about trailering safety." To provide a reliable and accessible source of information about trailering safety, USRider maintains an Equine Trailer Safety Area on its web site. "We have carefully developed this area to be a resource with helpful and practical topics--all free and available to members and non-members alike," added Cole. "Our Web site is designed so visitors can print out information as a handy reference. We also post safety bulletins as new information develops." Some of available resources include a list of items every horse trailer should have on board, short trip and long trip precautions, and trailer inspection procedures. Here are some tips to prepare your trailer for the upcoming travel season: Remove and inspect all wheels and hubs or brake drums. Inspect suspension for wear. Check tightness of hanger bolt, shackle bolt, and U-bolt nuts per recommended torque values. Check brake linings, brake drums, and armature faces for excessive wear or scoring. Check brake magnetic coil with an ohmmeter. The magnetic coil should check 3.2 ohms (+/- 0.3ohms). If shorted or out of tolerance, replace. Lubricate all brake moving parts, using a high temperature brake lubricant. Remove any rust from braking surface and armature surface of drums. Inspect oil or grease seals for wear or nicks. Replace if necessary. Inspect and grease wheel bearings. In addition to these recommendations, horse owners are advised to check all trailer tires, (including spares) for signs of dry rot, correct air pressure, faulty air valves, uneven tire wear, overall tire wear, and damage. Use a high-quality air pressure gauge to inspect tire pressure before each trip. Always replace tires if worn or damaged. In addition, tires should be replaced every three to five years regardless of mileage. When replacing tires, always replace the valve stems. USRider recommended that only high quality tires specifically designed and rated for trailers be used--never use retread or automobile tires on a horse trailer. It is also important to service the wheel bearings every 12,000 miles or annually (regardless of mileage) due to moisture build-up. Keep a spare set of wheel bearings in your trailer in case of premature failure. Be sure to inspect trailer wiring and lighting; inspect door latches and grease the doors; inspect the floor (be sure to remove any rubber mats so the entire floor can be examined); and inspect and lubricate mechanical moving parts, such as the hitch and suspension parts. If the trailer has been sitting for a while, check for wasp nests, spider webs, and any other creatures that might have taken up residence. Cole also reminded equestrians to check the contents of their equine and human first aid kits. Those hauling horses are also encouraged to program emergency contact information into their cell phones under the listing designation "ICE," which stands for In Case of Emergency. This can aid emergency workers in identifying victims and determining who needs to be notified in case of an accident. Horse owners should also ensure that their emergency contact information is stored in their tow vehicle. To facilitate this, USRider has developed an In Case of Emergency form and posted it online for horse owners to print out. Simply fill in the blanks and store copies in the tow vehicle as well as in the trailer. Additional recommendations, including a Power of Attorney form, are posted on the USRider Web site. For additional safety tips, visit the Equine Travel Safety Area on the USRider.com. A-1 Closing, Inc. R. Naomi Masuda, CEO Phone: Fax: Cell: aone@quest.net 320 W. Spofford Ave., Suite G, Spokane, WA The Northwest s Largest Independent Tire Dealer OREGON-WASHINGTON-IDAHO-MONTANA-CALIFORNIA-NEVADA Alignment Shocks Brakes Les Schwab Tire Center (208) Seltice Way P.O. Box 939 Post Falls, ID 83854

6 6 PANHANDLE BACK COUNTRY HORSEMAN MARCH 2008 CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE BY OWNER 6015 N Valley ST, Dalton Gardens 1.5 acres horse ready with 30x40 barn. Excellent location with public riding arena sq ft home 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Reduced to $335,000 Ela FOR SALE th Wheel Aluminum Classic Cavalier, 3 horse, 25', weighing 2000 lbs. This trailer is in excellent condition, very clean, no rust. Rumber floors, 2 divider panels, spare tire with jiffy jack, and water tank inside tack room. Tack room is very large, could also be used for dressing room. Nose could be used for sleeping area or gear. Priced right at $11, Call Vanessa G. Edwards at Will have pictures of trailer on my web site ADOPT A LIVING LEGEND LAKEVIEW RANCH NEAR ODESSA, WASHINGTON April 26-27, 2008 Odessa, WA Saturday (4/26): 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Preview & Register Wild Horse Gentling Demo Sunday (4/27): 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Preview & Adoption 9:30 A.M. Silent Bid Adoption Begins For applications, adoption information, etc., Call: Bureau of Land Management (BLM): MUSTANGS Spokane BLM (800) for Recorded Message Spokane BLM (509) Burns, OR BLM (541) The BLM Lakeview Ranch is Located approximately 7½ miles north of Odessa, Washington 2008 Idaho Back Country Horsemen Photo Contest Call for Entries Share your memories captured in photos for recognition and fun! (Photos may be used in the BCHI calendar, if approved by delegates). Our pbch month-to-date earnings to date are up to $18.29 (A check will be mailed to us the month after our earnings go over $ Earnings under $50.00 will carry forward.) LOOK Awards will be presented for "People's Choice" - $30.00 "Best Overall" - $ st, 2nd, 3rd places Ribbons in each category Categories are: Wintertime with your Horses/Mules Working the Trails On the Trail - In Camp Nature : (wildlife/plants/landscapes)

7 MARCH 2008 PANHANDLE BACK COUNTRY HORSEMAN 7 Friday, April 11 8:00am - 4:00pm PST 8:00am - Noon PST Back Country Horsemen of Idaho 2008 Annual State Convention Nezperce County Fairgrounds - Lewiston Idaho Hosted by North Idaho BCH Meeting Agenda Continental breakfast provided. No host lunch available at the Fairgrounds. State Board of Directors Meeting - 2 Directors per Chapter (Chapters not able to send representation, contact State Chair) State Foundation Meeting - 1 Representative per Chapter Saturday, April 12 7:30am - 8:30am PST Registration 8:30am - Noon PST Annual Meeting. Open attendance, 8 voting delegates per Chapter **** Chapter reminder: Submit items for auction & raffle, photo contest, chapter display contest **** RV sites are available at the Fairgrounds. Contact Mark Bogar, for prices and reservations. Check: for motel reservations in Lewiston Cut along dotted tine and mail portion below with registration Registration Form Name: Spouse's Name: Address: City: Zip: Phone: Chapter: I/we will attend: Self Spouse Cost Friday State Board Meeting N/A Friday Foundation Meeting N/A Saturday Annual Meeting $45.00 per person Registration at the door: $55.00 per person Registration includes an information packet, continental breakfast at the Saturday morning session, free lunch of choice from the on site vendors and Saturday night dinner ** BY MARCH 15, 2008 ** Please fill out this form and send it with your registration fee to: North Idaho Back Country Horsemen PO Box 233 Sandpoint, Idaho or

8 8 PANHANDLE BACK COUNTRY HORSEMAN MARCH 2008 Back Country Horsemen of Idaho STATE FUNDRAISE RAFFLE GRAND PRIZE - Vacation of a Lifetime You choose your destination from over 115 international 5 star resorts between Alaska and Australia. Sun and surf, snow and ski, fish and hunt, casino and shows, the choice is yours. Enjoy 7 days and nights at the paradise of your choosing. Most resorts have amenities such as swimming pool, spa, arcade room, fully equipped kitchen, and local attractions to keep you occupied for a week or just plain solitude. Resort occupancy varies between 2 to 8 persons per week per room. This is YOUR vacation. View choices at Value up to credits. Must book in 2008 through Barb or Norm Smith (208) SECOND PRIZE A gift basket featuring Melaleuca products, useful for both human and equine companions. THIRD PRIZE ** THIRD PRIZE WINNER must comply with all federal gun laws ** ** Marlin 22 long rifle ** Make your hunting past time more enjoyable with a new rifle. FOURTH PRIZE A gift basket of Idahoan Potato Products. Whether camping or at home in a rush, the many Idahoan instant potato flavors are sure to fill the bill. Drawing on April 13, 2008 Ticket Price $5.00 each or Five (5) for $ Available from: Sharon Bruce or Debbie Samovar Member of Presidents Council Jerry S Carlson, CPCU, CLU, ChFC Carlson Insurance Agency, Inc. F A R M E R S 75 YEARS SERVING AMERICA 7736 N Government Way, # 7 Dalton Gardens, ID Bus: Toll Free (877) Fax: jscfig@cs.com The Northwest s Largest Independent Tire Dealer OREGON-WASHINGTON-IDAHO-MONTANA-CALIFORNIA-NEVADA Alignment Shocks Brakes Les Schwab Tire Center (208) Seltice Way P.O. Box 939 Post Falls, ID 83854

9 MARCH 2008 PANHANDLE BACK COUNTRY HORSEMAN 9 Panhandle Back Country Horsemen Membership Application Back Country Horsemen of America... is a nonprofit organization working towards the preservation of the back country. Our primary purpose is to maintain trails, trailheads and opportunities to use stock in the backcountry. We work with Federal and State agencies, other groups and individuals to support proper use and protection of our backcountry. We support education of all backcountry users to reduce impacts on meadows, trails and all resources so that our right to use horses is maintained. If you believe in our cause, we welcome your membership. We have monthly meetings, with an education session and our members receive a monthly newsletter. Dues paid after October 1st apply to the coming calendar year. Please complete the following and mail with your dues to: Panhandle BCH, P.O. Box 5382, Coeur d'alene, ID Name: Spouse's First Name: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: $35 Family Membership $25 Individual Member $30 Associate/Supportive Member We would like to know if you are willing to participate on PBCH projects or if you are becoming a member mainly to support the philosophy of PBCH. Please check the areas that you are interested in: 1. To support the philosophy of PBCH. 7. Camp tending. 2. Attend monthly meetings. 8. Help put on programs at meetings. 3. Receive monthly newsletter. 9. Newsletter or Web Editor. 4. Work on club fund raising events. 10. Work to organize pleasure rides. 5. Pleasure rides. 11 Work on trailheads. 6. Work on trail maintenance. 12 Help on club cook outings. RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS: In consideration of my membership in, and participation in the activities of Panhandle Back Country Horsemen, Inc., I do hereby waive, release and discharge Panhandle Back Country Horsemen, Inc., it s agents, employees, and officers, from all claims, demands, actions, and causes, and it s successors or assigns, for all personal injuries, known and unknown, and injuries to property, real or personal, caused by, or arising out of the activities and my participation with Panhandle Back Country Horsemen, Inc., and the purpose from which such organization exists. I do further acknowledge that the activities in which I participate are or may be hazardous, and I am fully aware of prospective injuries, and have read this release, and understand all of its terms, and voluntarily sign the same with full knowledge of its significance. Dated this day of, 20. Member: Witness: Spouse: Thank you for joining Panhandle Back Country Horsemen Class 8 Trucks 6221 Valleyway Ave. Spokane, Washington (509) Fax Class8Trucks@aol.com Butch Johnson Res. (509) A Full Service Horse Care Facility Six Miles South of Coeur d Alene on Hwy 95 Stall, Pasture and Paddock Board Indoor and Outdoor Arenas Riding Trails Riding Lessons Horse Training Equine Event Center Manager: Darren Barfield 9530 South Hwy 95 (208) Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

10 Panhandle Back Country Horsemen P.O. Box 5382 Coeur d Alene, ID Place Stamp Here REMINDER THIS MAY BE YOUR LAST NEWSLETTER If not paid by March 31 st, you ll be dropped from the mailing list RAFFLE TABLE ITEMS WANTED If you have good unwanted tack, barn/household items or other stuff of interest, please bring to the meeting s for the raffle table. Message from the Editor: DEADLINE for the APRIL Newsletter is MARCH 23RD. Debbie Samovar 9176 E Soaring Hawk Lane St. Maries, ID dsamovar@hughes.net Thanks to all of our members for supporting Panhandle Back Country Horsemen. We couldn t do it without YOU!